Taranaki Regional Council
- Posted: 08 Mar 2024
- Location: Stratford
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: IT
Mō mātou | About us
Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.
Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono | Mission & Values
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
This role will be within our GIS Team, working alongside a highly skilled group of GIS Specialists. If you’re up for the challenge, and your focus is helping people, we want to hear from you!
The role of the GIS Specialist is to visualise, question, analyse and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns and trends for the organisation, as well as design, develop and implement modify systems and databases to access and store geospatial data. The overall goal is to ensure customers have the right GIS services they need to achieve great outcomes for the Taranaki region.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Automation of workflows and repetitive tasks using FME and/or Python.
Provide mapping and analysis solutions, support and advice to meet organisational geospatial needs.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and metadata is maintained for geospatial information.
Create and maintain appropriate documentation covering all aspects of GIS operations, including automations.
Actively manage internal customer/client expectations and maintain timeliness of delivery.
Provide quality control and assurance for all geospatial outputs – internal and external.
Ensure data capture and transfer processes are functional and accurate.
Provide support and customer service for users of internal and public geographic information systems, and respond to internal and external geospatial enquiries when directed.
Keep up to date with geospatial technologies and solutions, and identify and provide advice where these meet organisational needs.
Mōu | About you
We like to set people up for success so you’ll be a leading applicant if you have:
A strong customer relationship focus, and well-rounded interpersonal skills
A tertiary qualification in GIS or a field that is relevant to the specialisation of this role is required or study towards a qualification
At least 3 years’ experience working in GIS, preferably within a large, complex environment
Comprehensive knowledge of ESRI suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
Comprehensive working knowledge of Python, SQL, and FME
Have technical and practical proficiency and competency relevant to this role’s specialisation
What’s on offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.
Active social club
Flexible working options
Induction programmes for every new employee
Free car parking
Training opportunities within each role
However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.
Interested? Here's How to Apply
Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.
Applications close 29 March 2024, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand as we are currently not accredited to support applicants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.
Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono | Mission & Values
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
This role will be within our GIS Team, working alongside a highly skilled group of GIS Specialists. If you’re up for the challenge, and your focus is helping people, we want to hear from you!
The role of the GIS Specialist is to visualise, question, analyse and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns and trends for the organisation, as well as design, develop and implement modify systems and databases to access and store geospatial data. The overall goal is to ensure customers have the right GIS services they need to achieve great outcomes for the Taranaki region.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Automation of workflows and repetitive tasks using FME and/or Python.
Provide mapping and analysis solutions, support and advice to meet organisational geospatial needs.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and metadata is maintained for geospatial information.
Create and maintain appropriate documentation covering all aspects of GIS operations, including automations.
Actively manage internal customer/client expectations and maintain timeliness of delivery.
Provide quality control and assurance for all geospatial outputs – internal and external.
Ensure data capture and transfer processes are functional and accurate.
Provide support and customer service for users of internal and public geographic information systems, and respond to internal and external geospatial enquiries when directed.
Keep up to date with geospatial technologies and solutions, and identify and provide advice where these meet organisational needs.
Mōu | About you
We like to set people up for success so you’ll be a leading applicant if you have:
A strong customer relationship focus, and well-rounded interpersonal skills
A tertiary qualification in GIS or a field that is relevant to the specialisation of this role is required or study towards a qualification
At least 3 years’ experience working in GIS, preferably within a large, complex environment
Comprehensive knowledge of ESRI suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
Comprehensive working knowledge of Python, SQL, and FME
Have technical and practical proficiency and competency relevant to this role’s specialisation
What’s on offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.
Active social club
Flexible working options
Induction programmes for every new employee
Free car parking
Training opportunities within each role
However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.
Interested? Here's How to Apply
Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.
Applications close 29 March 2024, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand as we are currently not accredited to support applicants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)